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Sagittal Split Osteotomy of the Mandible without Postoperative Intermaxillary Fixation: A Clinical and Cephalometric Study

1989; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 23; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3109/02844318909004503

0036-5556

Leonard Krekmanov, Jan Lilja, Margareta Ringqvist,

Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments

A modified sagittal split technique has been evaluated in 42 dentate patients, in whom no postoperative intermaxillary fixation was used. Twenty-three patients had mandible set-back performed and 19 patients mandibular advancement. The method makes possible a safe split osteotomy under controlled conditions. The design of the osteotomy and screw osteosynthesis counteracts relapse. Omitting intermaxillary fixation facilitates postoperative handling of the patient and promotes rehabilitation.